
Mercedes-Benz C
Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,398 cc
S39 FDKMOT history
S39 FDK is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 119,570 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 119,570 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,522 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S39 FDK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 9 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
S39 FDK was last recorded at 119,570 miles on 20 Jan 2022, 1,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Feb 2012: 68,688 miles, lower than 925,475 miles on 12 Feb 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 117,869 miles · 29 Jan 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,701 miles
- Average per year
- 3,522 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 119,570 miles
- 2021 – 117,869 miles
- 2020 – 116,532 miles
- 2019 – 113,299 miles
- 2018 – 111,824 miles
- 2017 – 109,782 miles
- 2016 – 106,299 miles
- 2015 – 103,277 miles
- 2014 – 100,756 miles
- 2013 – 98,409 miles
- 2012 – 68,688 miles
- 2011 – 925,475 miles
- 2010 – 90,563 miles
- 2009 – 88,935 miles
- 2008 – 82,264 miles
- 2007 – 72,199 miles
- 2006 – 63,376 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,570 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 119,570 miles
- Test number
- 717097328772
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail119,570 miles (+1,701)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,570 miles
- Test number
- 646879001218
- MajorFront Coil spring fractured or broken n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,869 miles (+1,337)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 117,869 miles
- Test number
- 617381273987
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass116,532 miles (+3,233)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 116,532 miles
- Test number
- 331775753036
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass113,299 miles (+1,475)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 113,299 miles
- Test number
- 505079985556
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass111,824 miles (+2,042)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 111,824 miles
- Test number
- 658988599270
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass109,782 miles (+3,483)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 109,782 miles
- Test number
- 288405899461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,299 miles (+3,022)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 106,299 miles
- Test number
- 151106308986
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,277 miles (+2,521)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 103,277 miles
- Test number
- 355888335088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,756 miles (+2,347)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 100,756 miles
- Test number
- 845398544042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,409 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 98,409 miles
- Test number
- 356258333099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,409 miles (+29,721)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,409 miles
- Test number
- 486867133040
- FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass68,688 miles (-856,787)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 68,688 miles
- Test number
- 376022632041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass925,475 miles (+834,912)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 925,475 miles
- Test number
- 186063441449
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass90,563 miles (+1,628)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 90,563 miles
- Test number
- 172820840055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,935 miles (+6,671)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 88,935 miles
- Test number
- 140656239004
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,264 miles (+10,065)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 82,264 miles
- Test number
- 480875248079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,199 miles (+8,823)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 72,199 miles
- Test number
- 111201047050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,376 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 63,376 miles
- Test number
- 133377636403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S39 FDK
- Does S39 FDK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S39 FDK expired on 18 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S39 FDK?
- The MOT on S39 FDK expired on 18 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S39 FDK done?
- S39 FDK was recorded at 119,570 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2022, an average of 3,522 miles a year.
- Has S39 FDK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S39 FDK has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on S39 FDK ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Feb 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S39 FDK find?
- S39 FDK passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s; front suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s; oil leak, but not excessive.
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